Ondo among lowest poverty-ridden states in Nigeria – FG

Aiyedatiwa hosts obas The federal Government has declared that Ondo ranks among the lowest in multidimensional poverty across Nigeria. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction minister, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro disclosed this on Tuesday during a luncheon Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had with with traditional rulers in the state at the Government House banquet hall in Akure. […]

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Osun LG Chairmen Call for Autonomy, Pledge Security, Development

By John Dike, Osogbo The Executive Chairmen of local governments in Osun State, led by Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, have reiterated the urgent need for local government autonomy, emphasizing that it will enhance security and accelerate grassroots development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to reporters in Osogbo, Abiodun said that while there are currently no […]

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Aiyedatiwa visits coastal communities, lists achievements

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has listed his administration’s achievements, saying several milestones had been recorded, including school renovations, road rehabilitation and massive employment across critical sectors. Also, he assured residents of Irele, Ese Odo, Okitipupa and Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo Local Government Areas that their overwhelming support in the last governorship election would continue to […]

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FEDPOLEL rector Ebeloku sends Christmas greetings to polytechnic community

The rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, has sent Christmas greetings to the institution’s community. In a message he signed, he wrote: “Let me on behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board, Management, Staff and Students of our great Institution felicitates the entire Polytechnic Community, most especially the Christian faithful, […]

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Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde withdraws suit to stop Awujale selection process

Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), has withdrawn a suit filed before an Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode, seeking interlocutory injunction to stop the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He filed a Notice of Discontinuance before the Court dated December 22, 2025, following correspondence from the […]

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Northern Christian leaders visit survivors of Owo church attack, share tears, hope, relief items

Christian leaders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory were in Owo on Monday with a message of hope, and to share relief materials with the surviving victims of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church. At least, 40 worshippers were killed in the early morning […]

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INEC Fixes February 21, 2026 for Rivers Bye-Elections, Reviews FCT Area Council Poll Preparations

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reviewed its preparations for the end-of-tenure Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. This was in a statement by Malam Mohammed Haruna, Chairman of the vommission’s Information, Voter Education and Publicity Committee According to the statement, […]

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YYC congratulates Seyi Tinubu, Senator Abubakar on conferment with chieftaincy titles by Alaafin, disowns dissenting statement

The Yoruba Youth Council, YYC, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, on his conferment on Sunday with the honorary chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1. Also, it congratulated a former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, on his conferment with the […]

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Imole Accord Movement Condemns Illegal Budget Presentations by Sacked APC Chairmen in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Accord Movement has condemned what it described as the illegal and unconstitutional presentation of the 2026 local government budgets by sacked APC “Yes/No” chairmen in Osun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Movement said the actions of the affected chairmen, who were removed from office by competent […]

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Veteran journalist Yinka Kolawole installed Ojomu of Ipee

By John Dike, Osogbo The Onipe of Ipee, Oba Adebayo Lawal has installed the award-winning veteran journalist, Adeyinka Sunday Kolawole, as the Ojomu of Ipee Land. The colourful investiture ceremony held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Onipe Palace, Ipee, in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the event, Oba Lawal […]

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